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Alex Timpson Trust

Also known as: Helping Children to Shine

The relief of young people and their families throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, particularly those who are, or have been, in the care system.The provision of free holiday home accommodation for foster families.Supporting organisations that promote attachment awareness, especially in schools

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Activities & Mission

The relief of young people and their families throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, particularly those who are, or have been, in the care system.The provision of free holiday home accommodation for foster families.Supporting organisations that promote attachment awareness, especially in schools

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£598,426
Latest Expenditure
£436,295

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 48.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £595,209
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,217
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £436,295
Raising Funds £0
Governance £210,890
Grants to Institutions £214,905
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£598,426
£436,295£436,295£435,121£415,1210 / 0
2024
£357,279
£345,1340 / 0
2023
£425,630
£445,8650 / 0
2022
£263,314
£301,0950 / 0
2021
£182,959
£125,7730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Alex Timpson Trust

What does Alex Timpson Trust do?

The relief of young people and their families throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, particularly those who are, or have been, in the care system.The provision of free holiday home accommodation for foster families.Supporting organisations that promote attachment awareness, especially in schools

How much income did Alex Timpson Trust report in 2025?

Alex Timpson Trust reported total income of £598k and reported expenditure of £436k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Alex Timpson Trust registered as a charity?

Alex Timpson Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 2017 as charity number 1174098. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Alex Timpson Trust?

Alex Timpson Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is William John Anthony Timpson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Alex Timpson Trust operate?

Alex Timpson Trust operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Alex Timpson Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Alex Timpson Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174098.

Details

Address
Timpson House
Claverton Road
Wythenshawe
M23 9TT
Registration Date
2 August 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5100502
Charity Number
1174098

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Trustees

William John Anthony Timpson Chair
Lord William James Timpson
Louise Appleby
Paresh Majithia

Also Known As

  • Helping Children to Shine

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